Blue

The Color of Noise

By: Steve Aoki, Daniel Paisner

Narrated by: Greg Chun, Steve Aoki

Length: 6 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

This program includes sections recorded by Steve Aoki while on tour.

The music. The mix. His life.

"Sometimes I think my whole life can be seen through shades of blue...." (Steve Aoki)

Blue is the remarkable story of Steve Aoki, the superstar DJ/producer who started his career as a vegan straight-edge hardcore music kid hellbent on defying his millionaire father, whose unquenchable thirst to entertain - inherited from his dad, Rocky Aoki, founder of Benihana - led him to global success and two Grammy nominations. Ranked among the top-10 DJs in the world today, Grammy-nominated artist, producer, label head, fashion designer, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Steve Aoki is an authentic global trendsetter and tastemaker who has been instrumental in defining contemporary youth culture. Known for his outrageous stage antics (cake throwing, "rave rafting", champagne spraying, and the "Aoki Jump") and his endearing personality, Steve is also the brains behind indie record label Dim Mak, which broke acts such as The Kills, Bloc Party, and The Gossip. Dim Mak also put out the first releases by breakout EDM stars The Chainsmokers and The Bloody Beetroots, as well as the early releases for Grammy-nominated artist Iggy Azalea, in addition to EDM star Zedd and electro duo MSTRKFT.

In Blue, Aoki recounts the epic highs of music festivals, clubs, and pool parties around the world, as well as the lows of friendships lost to drugs and alcohol, and his relationship with his flamboyant father. This audiobook reveals how Aoki became a force of nature as an early social media adopter, helping to turn dance music into the phenomenon it is today. (His performances are watched by millions in person and online at events such as Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Ultra Music Festival, and many more.) All this, while remaining true to his DIY punk rock principles, which value spontaneity, fun, and friendship above all else - demonstrable by the countless cakes he has flung across cities worldwide.

©2019 DJ Kid Millionaire, Ltd. (P)2019 Macmillan Audio

Get to know Steve

As a fan of edm and Aoki I was excited to read this. It gives you a behind the scenes perspective into his work and his life. I listened to it at 1.25x, otherwise it was too slow for me. I thought the "drops" about the color blue were poetic, however, I also felt they were a bit forced at times. Easy listen. You do not need to pay attention 100% and still get the message.

Aoki is blue

This book is a somber one, amongst the chaos of fame and life. Aoki reveals himself, not necessarily in light of grandeur more of self inspection, a realization of his triumphs, his regrets but overall a telling of his life. His depiction of his blue.

Aoki True Blue

What an awesome read! Interesting story with ties to do many artists! AWESOMEAF ROCK ON!

Wow

I’ve loved Aoki’s music for some time now. However, I had no knowledge of what his life was like before starting this book. It was up and down, and all over the place. So interesting to see that someone on such a different end of the status spectrum could have so many similarities with someone like me. I absolutely loved it!

I am Blue

You may be an Aoki fan, but to know Aoki, start gear to learn the surface and thoughts he has. Blue is a great start to see through the eyes of Steve, hear his voice as he reads some of his past experiences and how they align with different hues of blue.

Depth of thought, heart, and soul

This is a truly inspiring and enjoyable masterpiece from a famous yet not well-understood icon of the art and music industry. Each story that Steve Aoki shares is thematically tied to a shade of blue, which provides an engaging visual and visceral experience that is relatable and unique. This was my favorite memoir that I have read since “Greenlights” by Matthew McConaughey. I highly recommend people listen to the audio version. Thank you.

simple and humble

good easy read ... good message , the shape of his childhood to today... to the "current events"

His journey was so amazing!

I liked his hotel commercials moments. It was like the latest news update. It made me feel like I was there and in the moment with him.

Book Was Great!

I have been following Steve for a long time in the EDM scene, and have been to a few of his Dim Mak shows in Miami. This book was an amazing look into his life, and shows a lot about his character as a person.

Recommend for all, not just music lovers

Absolutely loved this read. Had no idea how deep Aoki’s story went.

Loved the poetic drops by Steve between chapters.

Definitely going to read the books mentioned in the last chapters. I geek out on that stuff!
- #ST3VOH